Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY2025
ID: 360462Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$500K - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360462

Additional Information

https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/public-indian-housing-ihbg-cgp
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting applications for the Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY2025, which aims to provide competitive grants to eligible recipients for affordable housing projects benefiting low-income Tribal families. The program is designed to address critical housing needs such as overcrowding and substandard living conditions, with a focus on new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of housing units. HUD anticipates awarding approximately $150 million across 35 grants, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $7,500,000, and applications are due by January 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Interested applicants can find more information and contact HUD at IHBGCompetitiveProgram@hud.gov for assistance.

    Files
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    Combined.bin
    HUD.pdf
    The “Indirect Cost Information for Award Applicant/Recipient” form, OMB Number 2501-0044, with an expiration date of February 28, 2027, is a crucial document for federal grant and assistance programs, particularly those administered by HUD. It requires applicants/recipients to provide detailed information on how they will handle indirect costs. They must specify whether they will not charge indirect costs, use a de minimis rate per 2 CFR 200.414(f), or apply approved indirect cost rates in accordance with 2 CFR part 200. The form also mandates the inclusion of the federal program title, legal name of the entity, submission type (initial or update), and effective dates. A certification by an authorized representative is required, attesting to the accuracy of the information and agreeing to provide updates. The document explicitly warns against false claims, outlining potential criminal and civil penalties. It also details the public reporting burden and emphasizes the importance of this information for HUD to ensure accountability and integrity in assistance programs.
    IHBG-NOFO_FR-6900-N-48.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting applications for the Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY2025 (FR-6900-N-48). This program offers approximately $150,000,000 in competitive grants to eligible IHBG Formula recipients, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations, for housing projects that increase affordable housing for low-income Tribal families. Applications are due by January 15, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of June 17, 2026. HUD expects to make around 35 awards, with grant amounts ranging from $500,000 to $7,500,000, subject to population-based ceilings. The program prioritizes new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of housing units, with a focus on addressing needs like overcrowding and substandard living conditions. Changes for FY2025 include revised scoring criteria emphasizing project feasibility and past performance, new documentation requirements, and adjusted point allocations for various factors. Applicants must be registered with SAM.gov and Grants.gov and submit a complete application package including standard forms, a detailed budget, and a project plan addressing specific rating factors. HUD will conduct threshold, merit, and risk reviews, with a minimum score of 25 points required for Rating Factor 1 (Project Feasibility) for funding eligibility. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this program.
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